Automated and emerging technologies: past paper questions
Real questions on automated and emerging technologies
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- 0984/11 · May/June 2026 · Q7c(i)[1]
Give one other characteristic of the robot animal that makes it a robot.
See it on the paper → - 0984/11 · May/June 2026 · Q7c(ii)[3]
The sensor continuously sends digitised data to the microprocessor. Describe how the microprocessor uses the data from the sensor to stop the robot animal when an object is less than 10cm away.
See it on the paper → - 0984/11 · May/June 2026 · Q7d[4]
The robot animal uses artificial intelligence (Al). Explain how the robot animal can use Al to learn where objects are in a room.
See it on the paper → - 0984/12 · May/June 2026 · Q6b[4]
The app uses artificial intelligence (Al) to identify the name of the flower. Explain how the app can use Al to improve its ability to identify the correct name of the flower.
See it on the paper → - 0984/12 · October/November 2025 · Q7a[3]
The smart speaker cannot be described as a robot. Explain why the smart speaker is not a robot.
See it on the paper → - 0984/12 · October/November 2025 · Q7c[4]
The smart speaker has machine learning capabilities. Explain how the smart speaker can use machine learning to improve the voice command input.
See it on the paper → - 0984/11 · May/June 2025 · Q8a[1]
One characteristic of the robot is that it has a mechanical structure. Give one other characteristic of a robot.
See it on the paper → - 0984/11 · May/June 2025 · Q8d[2]
Give two advantages to the workers in the factory of using robots to move the car parts.
See it on the paper → - 0984/11 · May/June 2025 · Q8e[1]
The robots have the ability to automatically adapt their own processes. State the name of the ability described.
See it on the paper → - 0984/12 · May/June 2025 · Q5b(i)[2]
One feature of the robot is that it has electrical components. Give two examples of the electrical components of a robot.
See it on the paper → - 0984/12 · May/June 2025 · Q5b(ii)[4]
Explain the advantages of using the robot to perform surgery.
See it on the paper → - 0984/12 · May/June 2025 · Q5b(iii)[2]
Explain one disadvantage of using the robot to perform surgery.
See it on the paper → - 0984/11 · May/June 2024 · Q8a[1]
State what is meant by the robot being automated.
See it on the paper → - 0984/11 · May/June 2024 · Q8b[3]
Give three characteristics of a robot.
See it on the paper → - 0984/11 · May/June 2024 · Q8d[2]
Give two advantages of the farmer using an automated robot to plant seeds.
See it on the paper → - 0984/11 · May/June 2024 · Q8e[2]
Give two disadvantages of the farmer using an automated robot to plant seeds.
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What examiners said
Most candidates were able to identify another characteristic of a robot. Some candidates gave an inaccurate response of ‘artificial intelligence’. It would be beneficial for candidates to understand that not all robots have artificial intelligence. It is not a key characteristic of a robot and does not define a robot.
— Examiner report, May/June 2025, 0984/11 Q8(a) (Cambridge)
Some candidates were able to give appropriate advantages to the workers. Many candidates gave advantages to the employers instead of the workers. For example, the fact that the robots do not need to take a rest does not benefit workers; it would likely be a disadvantage to workers and not an advantage. Candidates are reminded to read the context given carefully and consider it in their response.
— Examiner report, May/June 2025, 0984/11 Q8(d) (Cambridge)
Some candidates were able to correctly identify that machine learning was the ability described in the question.
— Examiner report, May/June 2025, 0984/11 Q8(e) (Cambridge)
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